Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart is located in downtown Newark, NJ at 89 Ridge Street in a predominately Spanish neighborhood. Many native New Jersey residents don’t even know it exists. Some of you who were fans of the HBO series “The Sopranos” may recognize this church as a drive by scene during the opening credits. It is one of many sites of interest in New Jersey that seldom receives its due credit. Entering the cathedral for the first time is an awe-inspiring experience. The building’s interior architectural detail is only rivaled by the exterior construction. State and national recognition has also been accorded Newark’s majestic Cathedral Church, which was designated an historic landmark by the New Jersey Historical Society in December, 1974. Two years later, on December 22, 1976, national recognition was given the Cathedral through its designation as a National Historic Site.
Certain situations, especially indoors, are very difficult to photograph when accent lighting is in use. Digital cameras tend to “average” the exposure. Bright areas can be too bright, while shadow areas lack detail. In these situations HDR, used in moderation, is your answer to capturing the mood of the moment.
(Sept 1, 2009) Over the next few days I’ll be posting many more photos from Cathedral Basilica on my Flickr page. For your convenience you may view them individually, or as a slide show.
This photo was shot on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 / 7-14 mm lens, created from 7 RAW photos tone mapped using Photomatix Pro 3.2
I seem to have found a new niche using HDR, so expect to see more of New Jersey’s famous churches in the future. Please take a moment to leave your comments and constructive criticism. If you’re from New Jersey and know of a church that offers unique architectural detail, please let me know.
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